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Hi, I'm Henry De Luca, a Chicago-based artist and animator. I graduated from DePaul University with a bachelor's in animation and an illustration minor, and I am eager to use my design skills to help realize the design for this mascot! Character design was my concentration within the animation major, which gave me a higher understanding of the task of designing a character for animation. This unique expertise makes me perfectly suited for this role, and I really appreciate you considering me!…Hi, I'm Henry De Luca, a Chicago-based artist and animator. I graduated from DePaul University with a bachelor's in animation and an illustration minor, and I am eager to use my design skills to help realize the design for this mascot! Character design was my concentration within the animation major, which gave me a higher understanding of the task of designing a character for animation. This unique expertise makes me perfectly suited for this role, and I really appreciate you considering me!

Henry De Luca

Animator, Character Designer, Illustrator, +7

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Hi, I'm Henry De Luca, a Chicago-based artist and animator. I graduated from DePaul University with a bachelor's in animation and an illustration minor, and I am eager to use my design skills to help realize the design for this mascot! Character design was my concentration within the animation major, which gave me a higher understanding of the task of designing a character for animation. This unique expertise makes me perfectly suited for this role, and I really appreciate you considering me!…Hi, I'm Henry De Luca, a Chicago-based artist and animator. I graduated from DePaul University with a bachelor's in animation and an illustration minor, and I am eager to use my design skills to help realize the design for this mascot! Character design was my concentration within the animation major, which gave me a higher understanding of the task of designing a character for animation. This unique expertise makes me perfectly suited for this role, and I really appreciate you considering me!

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Hi, I’m Henry De Luca, a Chicago-based artist and animator. I graduated from DePaul University with a bachelor’s in animation and an illustration minor, and I am eager to use my design skills to help realize the design for this mascot! Character design was my concentration within the animation major, which gave me a higher understanding of the task of designing a character for animation. This unique expertise makes me perfectly suited for this role, and I really appreciate you considering me!

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Work Experience

Studio Intern at Chicago International Puppet Festival

March 1, 2025 - June 3, 2024

Collaborated with industry professionals to design and construct backdrops, decor, and puppets for productions. Aided in transportation and configuration of stage equipment for live performances. Maintained the workspace and equipment.

Line Cook at Fry The Coop

September 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023

Collaborated with a team of cooks to prepare meals, maintain store equipment, and serve diners, valuing cleanliness, customer service, and efficiency. Earned State of Illinois Food Handler Certification.

Intern at Science Ninjas

March 1, 2019 - August 31, 2019

Applied knowledge of art, story, and editing programs to help create a graphic novel through storyboarding and scripting. Aided in the creation of advertisement materials for a graphic novel.

Studio Intern at Chicago International Puppet Festival

June 1, 2025 - July 29, 2025

Line Cook at Fry The Coop

December 1, 2023 - July 29, 2025

Intern at Science Ninjas, Chicago, IL

August 1, 2019 - July 29, 2025

Applied knowledge of art, story, and editing programs to help create a graphic novel through storyboarding and scripting. Aided in the creation of advertisement materials for a graphic novel.

Dog Daycare Attendant//Assistant Feeder at Stay Dog Hotel

August 1, 2025 - Present

Responsible for the safety and enrichment of groups of up to 50 dogs at a time; Aided in feeding and administering medicine to up to 160 dogs at a time.

Intern at Chicago International Puppet Festival

September 1, 2022 - January 31, 2023

Collaborated with industry professionals to design and construct backdrops, decor, and puppets for productions; Aided in transportation and configuration of stage equipment for live performances.

Featured Artist at Art on the Mart

May 1, 2021 - June 30, 2021

Featured Artist; selected to have work projected onto the side of the Merchandise Mart as part of a graduating Chicago student showcase.